Paul Merson is hardly an undisputed oracle when it comes to talking sense.

But has the former Arsenal man got a point when he queries Everton's current strength in depth?

Last weekend the pundit said “I think they will be fighting for the top four.

“I think they have got a very good 13 players. My only worry would be the rest. If they get a couple of injuries, if Lukaku keeps on scoring like he does, he could be a £50 million target come January for someone.”

So is he on the money?

This week we ponder Merson's observation, and it's relevance after the League Cup exit to Norwich City,

We also talk about Ross Barkley's last two outings and preview the Bournemouth game on Saturday,

And because we forgot to include predictions on the actual pod, for the record...

Scotty: Bournemouth 2 Everton 3

Gav: Bournemouth 0 Everton 2

Phil: Bournemouth 0 Everton 1

Greg: Bournemouth 1 Everton 2

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